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Jake White has named a 27-man squad for the Cell C Sharks overseas tour, comprising matches against the Rebels, Brumbies, Crusaders and Blues.

White has gone for a 15-12 split between forwards and backs – an interesting choice which leaves him short of a third hooker in the tour party, although Wiehahn Herbst has been included as a fifth prop.

Tera Mtembu joins Odwa Ndungane, Fred Zeilinga and Cobus Reinach in being named as members of the group, despite battling with fitness concerns. The feeling is that the quartet will recover sufficiently to play a role on tour. Of those to see recent match day action, only Stefan Ungerer and Jaco van Tonder miss out, although both must surely be on standby given the number of injuries still in the system.

@Maria Delport (Comment 2) : no, I have Thomas du Toit as fifth prop… the only real change to what I put forward is Herbst for du Toit, Mtembu for Marais and then Williams included instead of a spare hooker.

Very risky to tour without a spare hooker.

Comment 3, posted at 24.04.14 12:19:52 by robdylan

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@Maria Delport (Comment 2) : I’m happy with this squad. Also interesting to see Wors there.. Guess he will be back-up if Jannie or Lourens pick up an injury. Or maybe when we get to see some rotation within the squad.

Comment 4, posted at 24.04.14 12:21:17 by Another Nick

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Strong Squad. Only two hookers ?
My favourite topic only two locks and a flank/lock. I guess Jean can play lock if he has to. Stephan has really played well but he is the only 5 in the squad. Willem looks tired and nobody seems to be convinced by Jake’s liability boy Etienne. How , who and when will Willem and Stephan be rested? High risk decision! What is Peet’s future ?

Comment 5, posted at 24.04.14 12:39:35 by Observer

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Like the look of this squad and lets hope that those that are still on the road to recovery heal in time to make a meaningful contribution on tour, and also that no more injuries are picked up in tomorrow’s game!

Comment 6, posted at 24.04.14 12:44:34 by stevovo

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@Observer (Comment 5) : I’ve “observed” that you’re not much of an Oosthuizen fan

Comment 7, posted at 24.04.14 12:45:47 by robdylan

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@Observer (Comment 5) : I’ve seen a few people mention that Alberts looks tired, but I don’t see it. Remember, he is in a different position where you won’t see him as often.

Comment 8, posted at 24.04.14 12:56:02 by MysticShark

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@Observer (Comment 5) : I am starting to lose count how many articles you have posted in that have just been negative Oosthuizen comments, we get it you don’t like the guy….

Comment 9, posted at 24.04.14 13:11:02 by Seth101

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@Seth101 (Comment 9) : Opinion based on what I have seen and compared to a good player like Peet. My opinion stands

Comment 11, posted at 24.04.14 13:45:52 by Observer

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@Observer (Comment 10) : no, not at all…. I think Jake is being somewhat remiss in overlooking Marais and even Wentzel, who could do a great job as a stopgap.

Am I going to turn it into a personal crusade against Oosthuizen, though? No.

I think you’d find that your views regarding the usage of lock would find a lot more support if they weren’t always prefaced with an ad hominem attack against a particular player.

Comment 12, posted at 24.04.14 13:46:54 by robdylan

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Freedom of expression on your site ? Point taken but a bit frustrated because other players get opportunities, and a guy like Peet(In a playing position where we are at risk) out of the mix. The risk remains however you phrase it!

Comment 13, posted at 24.04.14 13:54:09 by Observer

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@Observer (Comment 13) : Do I agree that Oosthuizen is getting preferential treatment? Yes. Do I agree that there are good locks who should be given chances? Yes. But I don’t agree with a continues barrage of insult against a single player, the problem is not his, and he has hardly been given enough time to show if what Jake sees in him is warranted.

Comment 14, posted at 24.04.14 14:02:46 by Seth101

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With only being able to name 27 players JW cant afford the luxury of taking too much depth in each position, hence no 3 hookers etc. I can bet you the next in line are being told to be packed and ready at a moments notice however.

Comment 15, posted at 24.04.14 14:14:52 by SheldonK

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I am mostly worried about the one and a half scrumhalves in the squad (seeing as Reinach is still officially injured).

Someone mentioned that Fred can deputize at scrumhalf?

Comment 16, posted at 24.04.14 14:27:48 by Bokhoring

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@robdylan (Comment 17) : the lack of a third hooker is a huge concern, unless maybe one of the props can play as reserve hooker if a late injury happens ? Just hope and pray for no injuries to the two touring hookers!!

Comment 25, posted at 24.04.14 17:43:31 by JD

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@KingCheetah (Comment 21) : you think anyone is brave enough to try and take a lineout ball from Jean “the Hulk” Deysel?!?!?!

Comment 26, posted at 24.04.14 17:46:20 by JD

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@Observer (Comment 5) : I must say, this single-minded, obsessive character-assassination quest of yours is tiresome, uncalled for, and not the the of thing that is tolerated around here. Excepting of course if the character in question is Marius Joubert

Comment 27, posted at 24.04.14 18:09:13 by Culling Song

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I personally rate oosthuizen … hes played off the bench which has not favored him but he is an exeptionally strong scrummager and he hits a lot of rucks. Locks that dont give away penalties in the loose are not competing for the ball :p

Comment 28, posted at 24.04.14 18:30:07 by byron

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What is going on with Botes?

Comment 29, posted at 24.04.14 22:27:28 by Dancing Bear

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Jake should send Hadebe on a paid for Australiasian trip next week. The guy could really use the break

Comment 30, posted at 25.04.14 00:05:02 by vanmartin

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Friday Funny:

I just noticed that after dropping from 4 th to 10 th on the log, the poor Lions have to face the Chiefs in Hamilton next week!

Comment 31, posted at 25.04.14 08:44:09 by Original Pierre

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